According to local legends, Jamlu rishi (sage) inhabited this place and made rules and regulations. The locals claim it was one of the oldest democracies of the world, with a well-organized parliamentary system, guided by … See more

The residents of Malana speak Kanashi/Raksh (supposedly the dialect of people residing there long ago), which is understood only by … See more

The village administration is democratic and is believed, by locals, to be the oldest republic of the world.
Despite being a part of the Kullu valley, there is a myth that the Malanis have very distinct physical features, and a dialect which is different … See more

• Malana : Shangrila in the Himalayas
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Although the village is situated in Himachal Pradesh, India, people of this village do not consider them to be a part of India. They have … See more

The economy of Malana was traditionally based on making baskets, ropes and slippers from hemp. Marijuana was cultivated as a legal cash crop for centuries. Beginning … See more

• Chakraborty, Mehk. "Malana: A Himalayan village shrouded in myth". bbc.com. See more